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Color Popping Guide
Zachary Wheeler • July 12, 2023
How to add pizzazz
Hello, my dear design enthusiasts! It's Zachary Luke, from Zachary Luke Designs, here to talk about one of my favorite design techniques: color popping. If you're looking to add a bit of pizzazz to your room and make it really stand out, then color popping is the way to go. Here are my top tips for adding color pops to your room.
- Start with a neutral base: The first step in color popping is to start with a neutral base. This means painting your walls in a neutral color like white, gray, or beige. This will create a clean slate for your pops of color to really shine.
- Choose your color scheme: Once you have your neutral base, it's time to choose your color scheme. This can be as simple as choosing one or two accent colors to add to your room, or you can choose a more complex color scheme with multiple colors. Whatever you choose, make sure it complements the rest of the room and doesn't clash with any existing decor.
- Use pops of color strategically: When it comes to color popping, less is often more. You don't want to overwhelm the room with too many bright colors, so it's important to use pops of color strategically. This can mean adding colorful throw pillows to your sofa, hanging a bright piece of artwork on the wall, or incorporating a colorful rug into the space.
- Mix and match textures: To really make your color pops stand out, try mixing and matching textures. For example, you could add a velvet throw pillow in a bright color, or incorporate a stone lamp or metal end table into the room. Mixing textures will add depth and interest to the space and help your pops of color really pop.
- Consider lighting: Finally, don't forget about lighting when color popping. The right lighting can really make your pops of color stand out and create a beautiful atmosphere in the room. Consider adding a colorful chandelier or pendant light to the space to really make your color pops shine.
In conclusion, adding pops of color to your room is a fun and easy way to add some personality and flair to your space. By starting with a neutral base, choosing your color scheme, using pops of color strategically, mixing and matching textures, and considering lighting, you can create a beautifully color-popped room that is sure to impress. So go forth and have fun with color, my lovely design enthusiasts!
Go from white and neutral to bold and beautiful
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work!
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